Cafe Nell
7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Cafe Nell for brunch, with a few naming it in Northwest lists. One says the big tent suits groups and recommends reserving, one describes a bar-seat brunch of eggs, toast or biscuit, bacon or sausage and a mimosa, and one says the specials are a modest plus. A couple of diners find the food underwhelming or hotel-like, and one calls the vegan brunch entree often disappointing.
Address
CAFE NELL, 1987 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97209
At a glance
- Best for
- Brunch
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/likethus in r/askportland · Mar 2025taste
Says its vegan brunch entree is often disappointing.
- Mixedu/velouria-wilder in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Recommends the big tent and reservations for groups, though finds the food underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/dragons_faeries in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Recommends Cafe Nell at its NW 20th and Kearney location.
- Recommendsu/MonkeyMan800842069 in r/askportland · Mar 2025value
Describes a bar-seat brunch with eggs, toast and a mimosa, calling the drink essentially free.
- Recommendsu/Macncheesesounds in r/askportland · May 2025
Lists this among several brunch suggestions for the northwest request.
- Recommendsu/120721 in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Bare name offered in reply to the brunch-and-espresso request.
- Recommendsu/waffleironone in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Recommends it for brunch, noting plenty of availability.
- Caveatu/HipsterSlimeMold in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Agrees the food is weak and hotel-like; notes the specials are a modest plus.
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- Recommendsu/Paperbackpixie in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Suggests Cafe Nell for someone willing to head to the NW.
- Recommendsu/FabulousProfession71 in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Drops the name alone as a direct answer to the brunch request.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.